Sluder's car slammed into a car driven by a 41-year-old man from Caliente, the CHP said. The Kern High School District identified the man as Scott Demunnik, who taught chemistry for more than 18 years at AHS.

“Mr. Demunnik was a very beloved member of the Arvin high staff with a passion for his students and the Arvin community," Principal Ed Watts said in a news release from the district.

Counselors are on campus to provide grief support for students and staff, the district said.

Sluder, meanwhile, suffered major internal injuries, the CHP said.

“Pretty unfortunate circumstance," Officer Robert Rodriguez said at the scene of the crash.